Easy Red Pepper Jelly Recipe
This Easy Red Pepper Jelly is a vibrant, sweet-and-savory delight that’s as versatile as it is delicious. With just 20 minutes of prep and a quick 30-minute cook time, you’ll have a glossy, jewel-toned jelly bursting with the bright flavors of red peppers and a hint of tangy sweetness.
Equipment
- Canning Jars
Ingredients
Peppers
- 3 red bell peppers, seeded and minced
- 1 green bell pepper, seeded and minced
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
Other Ingredients
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1.75 ounces powdered pectin, 1 package
- 5 cups sugar
- 6 8 ounce Canning Jars
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- Ritz crackers
Instructions
- Sterilize canning jars and set aside.
- Prepare all peppers by seeding and mincing.
- Place peppers in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Add apple cider vinegar and powdered Pectin.
- Bring heat to high and stir constantly until you reach a rolling boil. Remove from heat once you reach a rolling boil.
- Mix in sugar and return to pan to high heat.
- Return to a rolling boil and let boil for 1 minute.
- Fill jars with jelly until it reaches 1/4" from the top of the jar.
- Screw lids on jars and place in a large pot filled with hot water. Be sure jars are completely submerged.
- Heat water with jars over high heat until it reaches a rolling boil, then boil for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let jars sit in water until cool.
- Check seals by pressing down on the center of the lid when cool. If the lid pops when pushed, it can be stored at room temperature, otherwise store in the refrigerator.
- Pour jelly over cream cheese and serve with crackers.
Nutrition
Calories: 418kcalCarbohydrates: 107gProtein: 0.5gFat: 0.5gSaturated Fat: 0.03gSodium: 14mgPotassium: 119mgFiber: 1gSugar: 102gVitamin A: 1177IUVitamin C: 57mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 0.4mg
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